noun
consumer society
Refers to a society where consumption of goods and services is a central economic and cultural activity.
現代の消費社会では、広告が大きな影響力を持っている。
In modern consumer society, advertising has a great influence.
消費 is the general term for consumption, while 消費社会 specifically refers to the societal structure centered on consumption.
Compound of 消費 (consumption) and 社会 (society).